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Employers Council · 1 day ago

Specialized Legal Services Staff Attorney, Employment Law

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$134K/yr - $134K/yr

3+ years exp

Employers Council is seeking a Specialized Legal Services Staff Attorney to join our team. The role involves providing legal counsel on employment law issues, conducting compliance reviews, and developing training resources for members. The attorney will also engage in pay equity analysis and maintain strong relationships with member organizations.

Employee BenefitsEmploymentHuman Resources

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide Pay Equity Analysis services to members, including grouping of positions engaged in equal work, review of pay practices for potential legal defenses, analysis of potential legal vulnerabilities, recommended corrective actions, and preparation of final written report

Review Affirmative Action Plans for accuracy and compliance before they are delivered to members and advise on areas of non-compliance

Counsel members on implementation of Affirmative Action Plan and accompanying recommendations

Provide advice and counsel to members concerning federal and state/local contractor EEO obligations; and state and federal laws governing pay equity, drug testing, and background checks, including DOT drug testing regulations and the FCRA

Research and regularly stay apprised of changes in affirmative action regulations and pay equity laws and provide advice to members on these updates

Assist members with compliance reviews, including those given by the OFCCP, CDOT, and state agencies

Ability to create and maintain strong relationships with members through regular phone and virtual communication

Develop and present training courses and webinars for members on compliance with pay equity, federal contractor obligations, drug testing, and background checks

Create and update various member resources including white papers, sample policies, agreements, template webinars, and website blog articles

Propose and deliver presentations/speeches to community/industry groups on pay equity, affirmative action, background check, and drug testing law related topics to audiences ranging in size from a handful to a hundred or more

Provide supplemental support to the Workplace Investigations service line by conducting effective investigative virtual interviews and creating witness statements; and preparing report(s) documenting and analyzing evidence, assessing witness credibility, and making factual findings

Provide excellent customer service to member companies and contacts, as well as colleagues within Employers Council

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

J.D. from accredited law schoolColorado bar admissionEmployment law experienceAffirmative actionDrug testing lawsMicrosoft Excel skillsOral communicationWritten communicationCustomer service orientationManage caseloadInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

J.D. from an accredited law school and Colorado bar admission is required

3+ years of experience in employment law or related field, preferred experience advising employers on equal pay issues and affirmative action obligations (workplace investigations experience is a plus)

Knowledge of key laws and regulations governing federal contractors such as Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), preferred

Knowledge and understanding of federal and state laws governing drug testing and background checks

Excellent judgement and the ability to analyze problems, propose resolutions, and provide advice while considering the needs of the member organization

Excellent oral and written communications skills

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, specifically related to data input and categorization

Demonstrated ability to manage varied caseload

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster relationships

Regular and reliable attendance is required

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-functional team

A passion for providing top notch customer service and supporting members